Civil 3D CAD Drafter for Infrastructure

Internetwork Expert; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bonuses and profit sharing

401k matching

Flexible schedules

Job summary

BKF Engineers seeks an experienced CAD Drafter / Civil 3D Technician to deliver production drafting and modeling support for civil infrastructure projects across Transportation, Land Development, Water Resources, and related disciplines.

You will prepare construction documents, update plan sets, and coordinate with engineering staff, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standards. The role emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and applying best practices across offices.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent amount of professional experience is a must.
• 5+ years of drafting experience with CAD Drafting, preferably civil/infrastructure drawings.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil 3D (Revit experience a plus).
• Familiarity with Bluebeam or other PDF markup tools is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues within drafting and design software.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Produce and edit AutoCAD and Civil 3D drawings for civil infrastructure plans, including utilities, grading and drainage, horizontal layout, and details.
• Translate redlines and design concepts into clear, build-ready construction drawings.
• Develop and maintain 2D/3D models, layouts, and plan sets.
• Generate and assemble PDF drawing packages using tools such as Bluebeam.
• Support project teams with production drafting and document control.
• Coordinate with engineers and project staff to ensure drawing accuracy and standards compliance.
• Manage drawing revisions, version control, and documentation.
• Support the office by staying up to date with Civil 3D tools and workflows, implementing best practices and assisting team members in applying them effectively.

Skills

Drafting experience

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Civil 3D

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

BKF Engineers seeks an experienced CAD Drafter / Civil 3D Technician to deliver production drafting and modeling support for civil infrastructure projects across Transportation, Land Development, Water Resources, and related disciplines.

You will prepare construction documents, update plan sets, and coordinate with engineering staff, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standards. The role emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and applying best practices across offices.